How to keep your dog safe around the pool this summer! | Dr. Justine Lee
Summer Swimming: Pool Safety With Your Dog The dog days of summer are when many of us hit our backyard swimming pools, but just like our two-legged children, our four-legged friends should also be supervised when enjoying this great outdoor activity. Besides some of the obvious threats that face our pets, like being on the lookout for signs of dehydration and overexertion, we should also beware of other potential perils found underneath the summer sun. While the infographic below warns us of...
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Animal Health Studies Database by AVMA | Dr. Justine Lee
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), one of the main organizations overseeing veterinary practice in the United States, recently released a study database called the AVMA Animal Health Studies Database (AAHSD). The purpose of database was to help collect information for both veterinary professionals and pet owners on available veterinary clinical studies for dogs, cats, and different species (including horses, cattle, etc.). The goal is to investigate new therapies, or to...
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How to brush your cat’s teeth | Dr. Justine Lee
You love your cat, and you’d do anything for him or her. You brush him regularly, tend to his diet, and make sure he has lots of comfortable places to sleep. You probably even play with him and give him spots to exercise. But when’s the last time you paid close attention to your cat’s dental health? Strong and healthy teeth are one of the factors that can help your cat lead the longest, healthiest life possible. But you might be nervous about fussing with your cat’s mouth—if he’s...
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Creative ways to exercise your dog! | Dr. Justine Lee
Not sure about what options you have for exercising your dog? Check out this great infographic by Tom at Clippers Ireland! Over the past few years, new forms of doggie exercise have come to the forefront. Whether your pooch prefers running to agility, surfing to swimming, there’s now something for every dog! Just like humans – dogs get bored of the same exercise routine which is why it’s important that you’re continuously stimulating your dog physically and mentally. It is a fact that...
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Great infographic on dogs in search of forever homes! | Dr. Justine Lee
Did you know that almost 4 million dogs enter shelters a year? Sadly, over 25% of them are euthanized. When in doubt, “don’t breed or buy when homeless animals die!” Even if you’re looking for a specific breed, you can adopt one through PetFinder or a breed-specific rescue. Here’s a great infographic from Orvis and PetFinder – please share and help spread the word to adopt more dogs out...
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Do you need an oxygen cage for your pet at home? | Dr. Justine Lee
As an emergency critical care veterinary specialist, I often see cat and dog patients who have underlying respiratory issues that need to be treated long-term. It’s really important to treat respiratory problems aggressively, as without treatment, it can cause a) difficulty breathing and pain in your pet and b) worsen the long-term side effects on your pet. Untreated, respiratory problems can cause pulmonary hypertension (often called cor pulmonale), which is high blood pressure to the...
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